Katie Turner – illustratör

Teach toddlers safe ways to express big feelingsToddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions. It's common for them to react with their hands when they get frustrated—but hitting is never okay. What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting helps toddlers understand why hitting is not allowed and shows them how to react to their feelings with actions that are safe and kind.This illustrated entry into no hitting books for toddlers features:Alternatives to hitting—Kids will learn how to use "gentle hands" to squeeze a stuffed animal when they feel upset, scribble a picture to get out their frustration, and practice taking deep breaths to calm down.A light touch—The language is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to understand and communicate their feelings, not just keep their hands to themselves.Engaging illustrations—Big, beautiful pictures help kids see the ideas in action and keep their attention on the page.Get the best in no hitting books for toddlers with a storybook that helps them learn empathy and compassion.

This charming book is perfect for young kids who can't wait to get crafty. Let them practice and refine their motor control skills by cutting out or tearing out pictures to stick in place. Pages are made from three kinds of paper: stiff paper to glue things onto, thin paper that's easy to cut - even with kids' safety scissors - and extra-thin paper that's designed to be torn by little fingers.16 simple scenes show a variety of friendly animals, plants and people ready to be decorated, using 8 pages of pictures and textures to cut out, and another 8 pages of pictures to tear out.This book does not come with scissors or glue, but does include clear instructions to explain how to cut, tear and stick the different kinds of paper.

Teach toddlers how to calm down when big feelings strike!Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions—and when they get overwhelmed, angry, or too excited, sometimes they react with larger-than-life outbursts. What to Do When It's Time to Calm Down helps toddlers understand why these outbursts can happen, what they feel like, and tangible ways to calm down their bodies and make too-big feelings a little bit smaller.This colorful board book offers:Specific ways to stay calm—Kids will learn how to calm down from big feelings with safe and heathy actions like breathing with their bellies, asking for a hug, using their Calm-Down Kit, or relaxing all their muscles one by one!Age-appropriate explanations—The language in this book is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to identify and communicate the emotions they're feeling.Engaging illustrations—Adorable illustrations of other toddlers on sturdy board book pages help kids see these ideas in action!Help toddlers control their bodies and minds when emotions take over with What to Do When It's Time to Calm Down.

Teach toddlers how to express their feelings about a new baby in the family!Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and react to new things. It's common for them to react with big emotions when a new baby joins the family. What to Do When There's a New Baby in the Family helps toddlers understand their feelings about having a new sibling and encourages them to be the best big brother or sister they can be!This colorful board book offers:What to expect—Kids will learn what might change with a new baby in the house, how to handle feelings like jealousy, and fun ways they can engage the new baby and teach them what they know!Age-appropriate explanations—The language in this book is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to understand and communicate the complicated feelings they might have about their new sibling.Engaging illustrations—Adorable illustrations on sturdy board book pages help kids see the book's ideas in action!Help toddlers navigate change and embrace their growing family with What to Do When There's a New Baby in the Family.

Teach toddlers safe ways to express big feelings and stop their impulse to hit, from Leading Parenting Expert and Child Psychologist Cara Goodwin, PhDToddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions. It's common for them to react with their hands and hit when they get frustrated—but hitting is never okay. What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting helps toddlers understand why hitting is not allowed and shows them how to react to their big feelings with actions that are safe and kind.This colorful board book offers:Alternatives to hitting—Kids will learn how to use "gentle hands" to squeeze a stuffed animal when they feel upset, scribble a picture to get out their frustration, and practice taking deep breaths to redirect their feelings and calm down.A light touch—The language is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to understand and communicate their feelings, rather than shaming them or just telling them to keep their hands to themselves.Engaging illustrations—Colorful, inclusive pictures help kids see themselves, the strategies in action, and keep their attention on the page.Get the best in no hitting books for toddlers with a friendly choice that helps them learn empathy and compassion.

Babies will love peering through little holes and unfolding the BIG flaps following two little birds as they discover what's up in the sky.

Babies can peer through little peep-holes and unfold really BIG flaps to find an adventurous kitten, wriggly worms and a splashing bird, all enjoying the rain.